Lot 316:
The World's Submachine Guns (Machine Pistols), Volume I, by Thomas B. Nelson, 1964
Sold for: $35
Description
“The World’s Submachine Guns (Machine Pistols), Volume I,” authored by Thomas B. Nelson with the assistance of Hans B. Lockhoven, published circa 1964. This vintage technical reference book is printed on paper and contains data, history, and photographs of over 300 weapons. The cover displays various submachine gun illustrations. It prominently states “With Technical Guide in 20 Languages,” a detail corroborated on the back cover through the phrase repeated in numerous languages, including Chinese (附 20 種語文之技術指導說明), Czech (s technickým slovníkem ve dvaceti řečech), German (Mit technischem Sprachführer in 20 Sprachen), Hebrew (עם מדריך טכני ב 20 שפות), and Russian (с двадцати-язычным техническим словарем), among others.
Condition report:
The exterior exhibits significant wear, creasing, and tearing to the cover, spine, and edges, consistent with heavy use. The internal pages appear relatively well-preserved with minor signs of handling.
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